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André Is an Idiot

André, a brilliant idiot, is dying because he didn't get a colonoscopy. His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence, and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor. (NR, 88 min.)

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Friday, March 27, 2026

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

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Unexpected, irreverent, and defiantly heartfelt, ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT is a wildly life-affirming film about death and about the strange clarity that arrives when time suddenly becomes finite. When André Ricciardi, a self-proclaimed “idiot” for skipping the colonoscopy that could have saved him, learns he is dying, he turns his final chapter into an experiment in radical honesty, humor, and curiosity. A lifelong iconoclast and ad-industry provocateur, André has never done anything the conventional way, and confronting mortality proves no different: he picks up a camera, cracks a joke, and begins to ask the biggest questions of his life with disarming candor.
In a deeply collaborative partnership with director Tony Benna, André’s inner world — his stories, fears, philosophies, and absurdist imagination — is brought to life through fantastical stop-motion animation woven into vérité footage. These animated interludes illuminate the way André processes both joy and dread, transforming the film into a playful yet profound portrait of a man determined to face death as openly and ridiculously as he has lived.

ANDRÉ IS AN IDIOT is ultimately a celebration of resilience, creative audacity, and the kind of fearless humor that refuses to let darkness have the last word. It invites audiences to rethink what “normal” looks like in the face of sickness and loss — and to consider that sometimes, the best way to survive life’s cruelties is simply to laugh at them. [Joint Venture]

Starring: André Ricciardi
Director: Tony Benna
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Comedy

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"An intimate, offbeat portrait."

— Guy Lodge, Variety

"Unexpectedly funny and poignant."

— Ryan Gajewski , The Hollywood Reporter

"A richly imagined, deeply affecting, often hilarious journey."

— Mel Valentin, Screen Anarchy

"This winning non-fiction portrait proves equally adept at eliciting laughs and tears."

— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast

"André Is an Idiot” is by no means a downer. A mischievous streak is present throughout."

— Odie Henderson, Boston Globe

"The award-winning documentary sneaks up on you and might even change how you live in the present moment."

— Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News

"As colorectal cancer strikes ever-younger adults, this is a movie that can save lives without sacrificing laughter and warmth."

— Thelma Adams, AARP Movies for Grownups

"One of the saddest, boldest documentaries…It’s also one of the funniest and most mundane — which is what makes it even more powerful."

— Taylor Gates, Collider

"A deeply moving and unforgettable documentary. Equally heart-breaking and inspiring, this is a beautiful study of the power of love, friendship, and the beauty of life. It may be the most important film you'll ever see."

— Nathan McVay, HeyUGuys

"Besides the great sense of humour, the doc also boasts a whipsmart editing job that perfectly balances the complex tones. Benna ensures that the contrasting emotions complement each other beautifully."

— Pat Mullen, POV Magazine